University Librarian at Ajayi Crowther University

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo was founded by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and licenced by the Federal Republic of Nigeria in January 2005 to operate as a private university. It is located on Oyo-Ogbomoso Road on the site of old St. Andrew’s College, Oyo.

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Oyo

Position And Duties

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and the Custodian of the University's Books, Publications, Journals, and Articles.
• He/she is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the coordination of all Library services.
• As a Member of the University Management, he/she must appreciate the complexity of the University system and enjoy good mental/physical health while enjoying a tenure of a single term of five (5) years.

The Candidate

• He/she will participate in the conduct and supervision of research activities, the conduct and supervision of examination and the collection and storage of Library materials, books, journals and articles.
• He/she must possess a combination of service-oriented skills, professionalism and scholarship in research and publications adjudged through professional practice in an academic or research institution with maturity and robust exposure.

Qualifications and Experience

• Additionally, he/she must have a keen interest in library and information science and possess a good University honours Degree with relevant academic and professional qualifications in Library Studies and Information Science. Possession of a relevant higher degree (Ph.D.) and ICT knowledge would be added advantages.
• The applicant should have attained the rank of a Deputy University Librarian with a minimum of twelve (12) years post-qualification working experience, of which seven (7) years must have been spent in a University.
• He/she must display a high level of productivity with the capability to manage the Library and command the respect of University staff with high integrity and transparency at work.
• The possession of an NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate and registration with a Librarian professional body with a practicing license is mandatory i.e. Librarians Registration Board of Nigeria.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• The applicant should not be more than 60 years at the time of assumption of office.
• The salary and conditions of service are as applicable to what obtains in comparable institutions as determined by the University's Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
4th September, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit Thirty (30) copies of typewritten and signed Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae using the format below:

• Full names with Surname in Capital Letters
• Post Desired and Department
• Date of birth, town, and state of origin
• Nationality
• Religion and Denomination
• Current Postal Address
• Permanent Address (Traceable Contact)
• Telephone No./Email Address
• Marital Status
• Name and ages of children
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic/Professional Qualifications
• Present employment, status, and salary band
• Working Experience (Previous Record of Service)
• List of publications in detail
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Name & Address of 3 Referees (Two out of the three (3) Referees must be professionals/relevant authorities in Library & Information Science).

The post to be filled should be on the top-left corner of the sealed parcel, addressed and submitted to:
The Office of the Registrar,
Ajayi Crowther University,
P.M.B. 1066,
Oyo State, Nigeria.

Note

• The parcel containing the application letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of credentials should contain the referees' letter/confidential reports since it is a prerequisite for shortlisting.
• Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for an interview.